Heavy rains in Eastern Siberia have caused the worst floods in recorded history, killing five people and leaving almost 10,000 people homeless. Over 1,200 houses have been destroyed, with both the Angara River and Lake Baikal bursting their banks. President Vladimir Putin has flown to the region to oversee relief efforts, which include providing emergency shelters and rebuilding infrastructure before winter sets in. The severe flooding continues a trend of natural disasters on a scale beyond those in living memory. Meanwhile, wildfires are also raging in Siberia, posing a serious challenge to Russia's emergency services.